The Psalms are a school of prayer that teaches us to gather our troubles and take them to God who loves us and is always there for us. With assurance, we can cry with the psalmist - "O LORD, make haste to help me!" Sarah Christmyer is co-author of the popular Great Adventure Catholic Bible Study Program, Psalms: the School of Prayer, and Create in Me a Clean Heart: 10 Minutes a Day in the Penitential Psalms. In this devotional prayer journal, she invites you to explore seven Psalms that help us call on God and lift our hearts to a place of confidence in his loving care. Its unique weekly format requires just 10-15 minutes a day. Meditate with it and allow the Word of God to move your focus from your troubles to hope and praise.LEARN TO PRAY WITH SCRIPTURE* Focus on a single Psalm each week, returning to it daily with fresh insight* Enjoy weekly reflections on the Psalms* Learn first-hand how lectio divina - a time-tested method of praying with Scripture - can help you converse with God* Record the fruits of your meditation in space provided for journaling* Allow Scripture to "read" your heart and move you to ongoing conversionA guide to meditating on Scripture using lectio divina is also included.Click on "Look Inside" to find out more.

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